Important Information
In just a few steps, your work can be published:
- Click on the link to download/fill out the submission form.
- Turn in writing submission and completed form with parent and student signature to your classroom teacher.
- Remember that you may add comments about your piece to be published.
- After teacher review, comments, and signature of approval, your teacher will send your work to The Writers' Showcase.
We encourage all students to submit!
Mid-High Writers' Showcase
Welcome! Below are selections of Mid High School Writers in our district that have been approved for display in this showcase. Enjoy reading these, and be sure to check the submission teacher's comments about why selections were submitted and approved.
Be sure to visit our other grade level showcases (or return to Writer's Showcase Home):
Eighth Grade
E.R. - "Achieving Equality or Discouraging Differences "
- Editor Comments: This student's impressive vocabulary and concise language help to convey the potential issues caused by the difficult decision we all face: to fit in with crowd or to display our individuality proudly.
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Ninth Grade
April Submissions
C.C. - "My Best Friend"
- Student Comments: I had these very same adventures with my favorite stuffed animal name Kitty. I lost him so many times, but he always found his way back into my arms.
- Teacher Comments: Students were asked to write a descriptive narrative about their favorite childhood toy. This student did an outstanding job of recreating the interal monologues of a playtime activity.
A.L. - "Katie"
- Teacher Comments: We often write vocabulary review stories to help incorporate powerful words into our daily vocabulary. This student consistently applies creativity to these pieces.
S.W. - "A Widow's Tale "
- Student Comments: The story expresses an old woman's never ending love for her long passed husband.
- Teacher Comments: I was touched by this romantic story. I hope you enjoy it, too.
March Submissions
S.L. - "Winning Isn't Everything"
- Student Comments: I wrote this for extra credit and I ended up this, making me very happy.
- Teacher Comments: This student wrote this essay for the Rio Rancho Observer Essay Contest, on the topic "Pursuing Victory with Honor." This essay is an excellent job of addressing the topic and allowing us to glimpse the inner thoughts of this student.
February Submissions
A.L. - "Gone"
- Teacher Comments: This poem was written to express personal feelings not for a classroom assignment. I appreciate this student offering this heartfelt poem to the Writers' Showcase.
R.Y. - "Oh, I Get It"
- Teacher Comments: Written for a vocabulary review story, this student incorporates each word in the story with amazing style.
January Submissions
V.C. - "The Tragic Love Story of the Moon and the Sun"
- Teacher Comments: I gave my students the option of writing a "modern day" summary of Romeo and Juliet. This student showed creativity in this mythical story of the "star-crossed lovers."
December Submissions
M.L. - "Cask of Amontillado" Reflection
M.L. - Once Upon a Midnight Whack
M.L. - The Story Before the Story Personal Narratives
C.B. - My Most Important Decision
G.S. - A Matter of Choice
- Editor's Note: This is an excellent example of the writing process. This student has included the prewrite, the rough draft with revisions, and finally the typed final draft.
H.L. - Choices
J.C. - The Grade |
